“More recently I’ve been trying to draw inspiration from everywhere. Sometimes I get inspired by seeing other people perform ..or [you know] do their art.” 

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Bronzeville native nombreKARI, has spent the last 5 years pioneering a new sound for underground Chicago-based music artists. Pulling inspiration from all forms of expressionism, nombreKari’s work explores various sounds, structures and genres. This multi- faceted approach has allowed him to create an authentic form of artistry. 

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His work incorporates characteristics of hip-hop, jazz, pop, and soul. Venus released in 2017, offers listeners an intuitive balance of sound. From “Tulips” to “THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE”,  the EP combines straight-forward rap, & canorous vocals.

 

nombreKARI’s influences include Jay-Z, Common, Roy Ayers, MJ, Nas, Kanye West, and Quincy Jones. Kari says, “[Quincy Jones].. he’s the most musically influential person of all times, nobody can tell me otherwise.”